Steve Willis
| Steve Willis | |
|---|---|
 Willis at the premiere of Man of Steel in Australia, 2013 | |
| Born |
5 June 1976 Australia |
| Occupation | Personal trainer, gym Owner |
| Known for | The Biggest Loser |
| Partner(s) | Michelle Bridges (2013-) |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | Management company profile |
Steve Willis, also known as The Commando (born 5 June 1976), is one of the four trainers in the Australian version of The Biggest Loser, having participated on the show for six consecutive seasons. On The Biggest Loser, he usually wears army pants, dark sunglasses and a black singlet.[1]
Career
Willis joined the army in the middle of the 1990s, starting in infantry before joining the special forces.[2] He left the army in 2004 and studied personal training while working as a labourer. He now specializes in CrossFit games, competing and training people in the fitness fad. In a CrossFit competition in 2009, he came 4th of 75 male competitors.[2]
Willis has three children: Brianna, Ella and Jack .Rarely smiling on the show, his motto is "there are no excuses". He said that "When it comes to the training and my ethos, Steve Willis and the screen persona 'The Commando' are the same person. I believe passionately in what I do".In May 2013 Willis left his wife and young children and begun dating fellow trainer, Michelle Bridges. In July 2015, the couple announced they are expecting their 1st child together.
Published works
- Commando Steve: No Excuses
References
- ↑ Nick Galvin. "The Biggest Loser Families| Commando Steve Willis training". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- 1 2 Sarah McInerney. "Commando Steve| The Biggest Loser| Cross Fit". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
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